Light Italian Wedding Soup

Name: Light Italian Wedding Soup
Yield: serves 6
Ingredients: 1 pound ground dark-meat turkey (93% lean); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup plain dried breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving; Coarse salt and ground pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced; 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) low-sodium chicken broth; 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes in juice; 2 heads escarole (2 pounds total), trimmed and coarsely chopped

December 22, 2011

WHY IT’S LIGHT This leaner take on a classic soup includes meatballs made with ground turkey instead of beef for less fat and fewer calories. To ensure the meatballs are juicy and flavorful, use dark-meat turkey with at least seven percent fat.

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